If you’re thinking of buying a home and living with siblings, parents, or grandparents, then multigenerational living may be for you. The Pew Research Center defines a multigenerational household as a home with two or more adult generations. And the number of individuals choosing multigenerational living has increased exponentially over the past 50 years.
As you consider this option for your own home search, know it could help you on your homeownership journey and provide you with other incredible benefits along the way.
Living With Loved Ones Could Help You Achieve Your Homeownership Goals
There are several reasons people choose to live in a multigenerational household, and for many, the arrangement is a personal one. But according to the Pew Research Center, the top reason people choose to live together today is financial.
A recent study from Freddie Mac also finds more people are choosing to buy a home together so they can save money in the homebuying process. As the study says:
“. . . an increasing percentage of young adult first-time homebuyers are relying on support from older generations, including their parents, to buy a home together.”
For these individuals, combining their resources can help them achieve their dream of buying and owning a home. By pooling their incomes together to make that purchase, they may be able to afford a home they couldn’t on their own.
Other Key Benefits of Multigenerational Living
Not to mention, living in a home with loved ones can have other benefits too, like giving you more quality time to spend together. Darla Mercado, Certified Financial Planner and Markets Editor for CNBC.com, explains how this living arrangement can help on a personal and financial level:
“Residing with relatives can offer advantages . . . you can pool multiple streams of income, for instance. And in households with young children, grandparents can pitch in with child care.”
What About Here in Michigan?
According to a 2021 study by the Census Bureau, Michigan ranked 35th nationally for multigenerational households last year, with 2.86% of all households classifying as multigenerational. This equals 1.01% growth in our state since 2016.
Planning Ahead For The Future
These properties also have the potential to become Legacy Properties in the future, meaning they could be passed down through the generations in your family. We hosted a webinar with attorney, Mark Kellogg last year and he outlined the necessary steps needed to protect a Legacy Property here in Michigan. You can watch the entire conversation unfold by clicking the video link, or read the transcript of that conversation here.
Bottom Line
More people are discovering the benefits of multigenerational living. If this sounds like it could be a great option for your family, it’s important to work with a trusted real estate professional like us to discuss your needs. We can help you navigate the process to find the right home for you and your loved ones. For the best information and help deciding what’s right for your personal situation, let’s connect and start the conversation today.
